Part Time Purchasing Administrator
Location: Thatcham
Role Type: Part-Time, 15 hours a week
Salary: £9,600 per annum (£24,000 pro rata)
Overview:
Our client is looking for a friendly and enthusiastic individual to join their team on a part-time basis. This role is ideal for someone with a good personality, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently. While 1-2 years of administration or purchasing experience is a significant benefit, full training will be provided.
Key Responsibilities:
Purchasing:
- Handle procurement tasks, including sourcing suppliers, negotiating prices, and managing purchase orders.
- Maintain accurate records of purchases and inventory.
- Ensure timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials and supplies.
Administrative Support:
- Perform general administrative duties including data entry, filing, and correspondence.
- Utilise MS Office, specifically SharePoint, Word, and Excel, to prepare reports and documentation.
- Maintain and update ERP systems with accurate information.
- Support and provide holiday cover for the Operations Assistant with various shipping duties and documentation requirements.
Communication and Collaboration:
- Communicate effectively with team members, other departments, and international offices.
- Contribute ideas and opinions on best practises to improve team efficiency and processes.
Organisational Skills:
- Implement efficient working practises to ensure high productivity.
- Maintain excellent attention to detail in all tasks to ensure accuracy and reliability.
Qualifications and Skills:
Experience:
- 2 years of administration or purchasing experience is beneficial but not essential.
- Familiarity with ERP systems and their application in administrative and purchasing tasks is a plus.
- Proficiency in MS Office, with a strong command of SharePoint, Word, and Excel.
Working Conditions:
- Part-time position with flexible working hours, 15hrs a week with the potential to increase if required.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Free parking.
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and explaining why they would be a good fit for the role.
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